Goalie Wars is the ultimate game for a goalkeeper; the opportunity to makes saves and score goals against an opponent for the chance to win. The game is usually played 1v1 with the objective of the game is for each goalkeeper to try & score against the opponent by using their hands or their feet with throws or kicks. Rules & structure can vary slightly.

Age groups are based on the age group players will be playing in the 2024-25 season.
The competition is open to boys AND girls. Players do not have to play for a club or be signed for a club to enter, although standard of competition will likely be high. The competition is open to both grassroots and academy players, with ability levels being considered when grouping goalkeepers for the tournament.

Once registered, all goalkeepers will receive a free warm-up delivered by our qualified and experienced goalkeeping coaches before the start of the games. Goalkeepers will then compete in their games throughout the tournament to be crowned 2024 Champion. All goalkeepers will receive a goalie wars certificate and medal for participation which is a new addition this year, with the winners and runner-ups receiving additional accolades (see below).

There will be no charge for car parking at the facility, however as with all tournaments there is a fee for parking or entry, we will be charging an entry fee of £1.00 for all spectators or £3.00 for entry and a programme which will be providing all information regarding rules and information for the event. 

All games will be refereed. All goalkeepers will play a minimum of 6-8 games consisting of 8 minute in duration, with those progressing further into the knock-out stages achieving additional playing time with successful progression.

Players will compete in the group stages - goalkeepers will be grouped in a league to provide a competitive group stage. All goalkeepers will go through, moving into the knock out stages of the tournament all the way to the final. 

Registration: From 8:15am | From 12:45pm
Warm-up - 8:30am | 1:00pm
First Group stage Kick-off: 9:00am | 1:30pm
Knock-Out Stages: 11:00am | 3:30pm
Final: 12:00pm | 4:30pm
Presentation: 12:15pm | 4:45pm

We will have many side attractions on the day which will keep parents, siblings and players during their rest time busy if they want to stay active with the following stalls and activities;

- Refreshments; hot & cold drinks and snacks
- Goalkeeping Glove Shop
- Free-Kick Competition
- Crossbar Challenge
- Speed Gun challenge

This years winner will be awarded with the Winner's Trophy which is a much improved award from last year, a FREE pair of Goalkeeping Gloves which can be picked after the award ceremony and 50% off a single session in any of our programmes.

The runner-up will receive a runners-up Trophy which is a new addition this year along with their participation Medal and 50% off a single session in our any of our programmes.

In the instance that a goalkeeper should be hurt or injured during the event, our qualified first aid team will deal with any nature of injury or provide medical advice. Our first aid team will be on hand throughout the day, either observing games or situated in the medical tent ready to treat anyone requiring first aid. 

There is limited action we can take if and when a goalkeeper doesn't turn up. However with the number of spaces available there will still be enough games for goalkeepers to play. Should this significantly affect proceedings, goalkeepers will either get a 'bye', groups may be adjusted or groups combined.